Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Axle Shaft Oil Seal Replacement

Special Tools
* J 38868 Output Shaft Assembly Remover and Installer
* J 44809 Output Shaft Seal Installer
* J 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).




3. Remove the retainer ring from the stub shaft for tool installation. Discard the used retainer ring.
4. Remove the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B and J 38868 .




5. Carefully, remove the output shaft seal and discard.

Installation Procedure




1. Clean any dirt or foreign material from the seal bore area.
2. Using the J 44809 , install the NEW output shaft seal.




3. Install the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B and J 38868 .
4. Install a NEW retainer ring on the stub shaft.
5. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).




6. Remove the fluid fill plug and check the fluid level. Fluid should be to the bottom of the fill hole threads. Add synthetic gear lubricant GM P/N 12378514 (Canadian P/N 88901045) if necessary.
7. Clean and fill plug and apply adhesive GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads.

Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution (Component Fastener Tightening Caution).

8. Install the fill plug (1) and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
9. Lower the vehicle.